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Clashes on the streets of Quito over pro-abortion law

There were scenes of anger on the streets of Quito on Tuesday as pro-abortion protesters clashed with police after Ecuadorian lawmakers voted down a motion that would have eased abortion laws in rape cases.

Ocean

The invisible women of Europe's fishing industry

In partnership with the European Commission

Women play a key role in fishing and aquaculture, but often their work remains unrecognised and underpaid

Ocean

The woman challenging stereotypes in Europe's fishing industry

In partnership with the European Commission

Cultural stereotypes are why many women avoid working on large, commercial fishing vessels

World

Politician Paula Yacoubian says she risks her life fighting Lebanese corruption and garbage crisis

Paula Yacoubian represents what some hope is the future of Lebanese politics.

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World

How is Women As Partners In Progress promoting gender equality in the MENA region?

The Women As Partners In Progress International Conference in Jordan showcased key initiatives for gender equality in the Middle East and North Africa region.

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Mexican women knit hearts to honour the memory of those murdered

A group of women constructed a memorial made of hand-knitted hearts in Mexico City's Alameda park to honour the memory of murdered women.

Malta

Stranded migrant rescue ship Ocean Viking sails in shape of a heart

A migrant rescue ship stranded in the Mediterranean has sailed in the shape of a heart to raise awareness about its plight.

Italy

Meet the women making a mark at the 2019 Summer Universiade in Naples

As Naples hosted the 2019 Summer Universiade — the 60th anniversary of the international multi-sport event organized for university athletes — Euronews spoke to three women who have made their mark on the competition for different reasons.

Earth News

The best biodegradable wet wipes and cleansing pads to buy

How to remove your make up in an eco-friendly way.

Europe News

The brief: Gender balance makes steady progress in the EU

Gender balance shows steady improvement in the EU. Tesco warns against no-deal Brexit. Macron forced to get behind a trade deal that's not favourable with French farmers. All this and more in Wednesday's Brief from Brussels.

USA

Outrage at manslaughter charge for woman who lost baby in shooting

An Alabama woman was charged with manslaughter over the death of her unborn child after she was shot in a dispute that police said she started.

USA

This is how much work women miss because of their periods

There's still a taboo for women when it comes to discussing menstrual pain at work or school.

France

Germany claims place in quarter finals after defeating South Africa

Germany claims a place in quarterfinals after defeating South Africa.

Kyrgyzstan

Watch: Young women aim to build Kyrgyzstan's first satellite

Nineteen-year-old Alina Anisimova is leading a team of young women to build Kyrgyzstan's first satellite.

Switzerland

Swiss women strike for gender equality

Women across Switzerland are going on strike on Friday to demand more "pay, time, respect" as the gender pay gap hovers around 20%.

Europe News

The Brief: The long road to gender parity in EU institutions

The amount of women elected to the incoming European Parliament will increase overall female representation from 36% to 39%, but many want to see gender parity in the institutions' top positions.

Sport

Hosts France celebrate winning start to Women’s World Cup

Organisers are hoping the month-long tournament will be a breakthrough event in raising the profile of the women’s game.

Canada

Inquiry slams killing of indigenous women as 'Canadian genocide'

A long-awaited report from Canada's national inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women and girls will call it a 'Canadian genocide.'

USA

Watch: Man storms stage, interrupts US 2020 hopeful Kamala Harris

The U.S. Senator was answering a question about the pay gap for minority women when the man interrupted, saying he had a "much bigger idea.”

USA

Missouri's last abortion clinic wins four-day reprieve

A St. Louis judge on Friday temporarily blocked Missouri from taking action that would make the state the first in the U.S. since Roe v. Wade to not have a single abortion clinic.